What a $2B Seed Round Really Means — Mira Murati’s Thinking Machines

What does a $2B seed round mean for the future of AI — and YOUR next fundraise?

In this episode of Go:lofty Business Radar, your host Jade dives into the record-breaking news: Former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati is raising $2 billion for her new AI venture, Thinking Machines Lab. We unpack what’s really behind this jaw-dropping valuation — and what every founder, investor, and executive should learn from it.

Why investors are betting big on founder-market fit
How to prepare your company for a high-stakes fundraise
The power of narrative, IP, and timing in valuation
Strategic tips to build investor confidence and pass due diligence
A VC-style lens on defensibility, growth, and go-to-market execution

Hosted by Jade, this is your go-to guide to think like a Private Equity strategist and act like a founder who wins.

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